Black Bustard
Afrotis afra
Bustards (Otididae) · Otidiformes (Otidiformes)
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Black Bustard with these birds— either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Karoo Bustard Heterotetrax vigorsii | 1 |
| Black-bellied Bustard Lissotis melanogaster | 1 |
| Little Bittern Botaurus minutus | 1 |
| Bush Blackcap Sylvia nigricapillus | 1 |
| Black-throated Canary Crithagra atrogularis | 1 |
Family
Bustards, including floricans and korhaans, are large, terrestrial birds living mainly in dry grassland areas and in steppe regions. They range in length from 40 to 150 cm (16 to 59 in). They make up the family Otididae (, formerly known as Otidae).
Order
Bustards, including floricans and korhaans, are large, terrestrial birds living mainly in dry grassland areas and in steppe regions. They range in length from 40 to 150 cm (16 to 59 in). They make up the family Otididae (, formerly known as Otidae).